FYI - Useful News - Hazardous Waste Pickup

Just as an fyi, the City's Environmental Services Department will do curbside pick up of hazardous materials for seniors who call the following number to make an appointment: 858-694-7000 if they qualify. Someone is there to answer phones as early as 7:30 am. The earlier you call, the quicker you will get someone on the phone. As the day progresses, the department becomes very busy with phone calls throughout the city and you may have to wait a bit to speak with someone. Those who work in the department are very helpful and responsive to inquiries.

I hope the above information is of some use to you,

Robin Kaufman
President, Rancho Bernardo Community Council
admin@RBCommunityCouncil.com

Please be aware that the Rancho Bernardo Community Council consists of a group of residential volunteers who live in our community. We do our best to represent the community as liaisons to the City of San Diego. We do not make City policy.

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Household Hazardous Waste

Household hazardous waste (HHW) is the unused or leftover portion of any hazardous chemicals or materials. Any leftover household product that is labeled with DANGER, WARNING, TOXIC, CAUTION, POISON, FLAMMABLE, CORROSIVE, or REACTIVE is considered a household hazardous waste.
Additional information for Universal Waste, Pharmaceutical Waste and Safe Disposal of Home Sharps is available.
Examples of HHW are listed below:

• Aerosol Cans
• Automotive Fluids
• Batteries (auto, household, & rechargeable)
• Computer, Monitors and Televisions
• Fertilizers
• Fluorescent Lamps - including tubes and Compact Fluorescent Lamps (CFLs)
• Household Cleaners

• Mercury Items (including thermometers & thermostats)
• Motor Oil & Oil Filters
• Paint & Stains (latex & oil)
• Pesticides
• Pool Chemicals
• Propane
• Solvent